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Y873 FPU

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,066 mi
Last recorded31,066 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 FPU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 31,066 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 31,066 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 29,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 28,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 28,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,508 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,077 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,276 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2012 21,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 20,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,481 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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Y873 FPU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y873 FPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y873 FPU registered?

Y873 FPU is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y873 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y873 FPU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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